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After omitting the game from its big 2009 announcements last month , publisher Codemasters has told MCV of its plans for its upcoming Formula One title. Our game is an opportunity to bring F1 back on multiple platforms to a broader marketplace,” marketing vice president Alex Bertie told MCV. Our …

UK publisher Codemasters has lifted the lid on its 2009 software lineup, which shows a heavy emphasis on racing, as well as a new MMO offering and three new instalments to the Overlord series. Next-gen racer DiRT 2 is spreading its wings onto a number of new formats, with the …

Codemasters has confirmed Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising will be released on consoles this summer. Previously announced as a PC-only title, the publisher has revealed Xbox 360 and PS3 versions also be released, presumably alongside the PC edition. The game is a sequel to the hugely popular 2001 FPS title, …

Studio founder happy that team has returned to British ownership

As MCV sister site Develop revealed yesterday, the buyer for the other half of Swordfish Studios has today been named – with Codemasters swooping to acquire Swordfish Birmingham to create its fourth development studio. The move comes following Activision Blizzard’s July announcement that it plans to ‘realign or divest’ assets …

Developer/publisher to use new office to form its fourth games production studio

UK publisher and developer Codemasters has confirmed that its latest expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online, named Mines of Moria, will be released in both Europe and America on November 18th. The firm has also announced a number of pre-order incentives for Turbine’s expansion, including the chance to …

Britsoft firm Codemasters has announced that it to turn off its European servers for its PC MMO RF Online on November 10th. A statement on the official site claims that the decision was reached following the failure to agree contract renewal terms with the game’s Korean developer CCR, resulting in …

Former Atari UK managing director Jeremy Wigmore is on his way to Codemasters as the publisher’s new UK general manager. The trade veteran is to join Rod Cousens and Chris Deering as the Britsoft firm continues to grow its UK and international presence. The appointment is a real coup for …

Publishers have applauded new Xbox 360 and PS3 console SKUs – but criticised Sony and Microsoft for indulging in ‘one-upmanship’. Third-party publishers have generally reacted well to Sony’s announcement of an 80GB and 160GB PS3 – as well of news of Microsoft’s 60GB 360 – in our MCV Forum this …